Where can I watch Twin Peaks in the UK?

Question

I just found out that Twin Peaks is back on this month! So excited but what do I need to do to watch it? Am I going to have to pay - if so, what’s the cheapest way to get it?

An overexcited Twin Peaks fan, via email

Our expert Duncan says...

Yes, you're right - Twin Peaks is returning and we too are very
excited. At least one of us here at broadbandchoices HQ plans to
re-binge on the original series ahead of its upcoming revival,
while another's just running in circles shrieking "Kyle MacLachlan"
over and over again.

When is Twin Peaks on in the UK?

Twin Peaks will start on Sky Atlantic on 22 May at
2am - the same time it airs in the US. Obviously,
that's an insane time for most people to be awake, so it will also
be shown on 23 May at 9pm.

Or, if you prefer to watch at your own pace, it will be
available on demand immediately after it first airs. That'll liven
up the morning commute.

The premiere will be a two-hour episode, with the rest of the
18-episode season returning to an hour-long format.

How do I get Sky Atlantic?

There are two ways to get Sky Atlantic - Sky or Now TV.
Unfortunately, while most Sky channels are
shared across multiple TV services - including TalkTalk and Virgin Media - Sky keeps Atlantic to
itself and Now TV (which it owns).

Sky TV

Sky Atlantic is included with all Sky TV packages, so if
you sign up with the provider, you'll have full access to all the
Twin Peaksy weirdness you could ask for.

Sky's one of the most expensive TV options out there, but in
fairness you do get a massive amount of content for you cash.

You get more than 270 channels as standard, with the option to
add more, such as Sky Sports, Sky Cinema and BT Sport. All packages include a Sky Q box - still the slickest set
top box on the market, in my opinion - and most shows can be
watched on demand and online.

Sky also offers broadband, and bundling it with TV can be a good way to save money on
both services. Here are some of the best deals currently
available:

Now TV

This is the cheapest way to watch Twin Peaks, though the
trade-off is that you won't get nearly as many channels as Sky. A
Now TV Entertainment Pass will let you watch Sky Atlantic live and
on demand online (via PC, phone, tablet, games consoles and more)
or via a Now TV streaming box.

Because it's a monthly
pass, it's more flexible than Sky TV itself - you can cancel
once you've seen the full series. That said, new Game of Thrones
episodes are (kings) landing in July, and all prior seasons are
currently available to watch on demand, so you may want to keep
your subscription a tad longer than that.

You can get the online pass alone, but we should
point out that Now TV does also offer broadband. If you
were thinking of switching to a better deal, now (TV) may be the
time. You can check out some of the best offers below.

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